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Science news this week: Powerful solar storms, exploding comets and pigs from hell

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. Read More

Latest science news: Comet 3I/ATLAS | Perfectly preserved Neanderthal skull | Astronauts stranded

The new study involved taking a fresh look at the "Altamura Man," which is an exceptionally well-preserved Neanderthal skeleton covered in a thick layer of calcite, sometimes called "cave popcorn." ... Read More

This week in science: A Saturn moon's ocean, chameleon eyes and energy used for AI

Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave discuss new findings about the ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus, the secrets behind chameleons' eye movements and the energy use behind AI computing. Read More

This Week in Science: Brain Rinse Cycle, World's Biggest Spider Web, And More!

This week in science: what your brain's doing when you zone out; the world's largest spider web; game over for simulation theory; and much more! A comprehensive meta-analysis has shown that fasting ... Read More

Lupus Linked To Virus That Over 95 Percent Of Us Carry, First Radio Detection Received From Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS, And Much More This Week

After two previous failed attempts, astronomers using South Africa's MeerKAT radio telescope have reported the first radio detection from the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, taken on October 24, 2025, ... Read More

Could technology replace animal testing in science?

Animal experiments in the UK peaked at 4.14 million in 2015 driven mainly by a big increase at the time in genetic modification experiments. By 2020, the number had fallen sharply to 2.88 million as ... Read More

Hannah Fry & Michael Stevens To Host ‘The Rest Is Science', Latest In Goalhanger's Growing Podcast Franchise

EXCLUSIVE: Professor Hannah Fry and Vsauce creator Michael Stevens are teaming to host the latest podcast in Goalhanger’s Rest is… franchise. Launching in a week’s time on November 25, video-first ... Read More

This week in science: Smoking and memory, reading to premies, and an urban mystery

Time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave. That is NPR's science podcast. I'm joined by the show's two hosts, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hi, you two. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi, Mary ... Read More